Recruiting Update: February 20, 2012

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20Feb 2012
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Recruiting Update: February 20, 2012

Placer (CA) Placer defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes
(image via Bleacher Report)

COMMITMENTS
Wheaton (IL) St. Francis offensive guard Kyle Bosch committed to Michigan.

Pickerington (OH) North tight end Jake Butt committed to Michigan.

Pickerington (OH) Central defensive end Taco Charlton committed to Michigan.

Detroit (MI) Cass Tech offensive guard David Dawson committed to Michigan.

Parker (CO) Ponderosa offensive tackle Chris Fox committed to Michigan.

Detroit (MI) Cass Tech cornerback Jourdan Lewis committed to Michigan.

Novi (MI) Catholic Central running back Wyatt Shallman committed to Michigan.

Peoria (IL) Manual offensive tackle Logan Tuley-Tillman committed to Michigan.

ADDED TO THE BOARD
St. Peters (MO) Fort Zumwalt South running back Chase Abbington received a Michigan offer on Tuesday, depending on whom you believe.  The Wolverine’s Tim Sullivan says yea, and Wolverine Nation’s TomVH says nay.  Regardless, I’m adding him to the list because I include anyone who has a check mark next to his name on any of the big sites.  He had 1,459 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns as a junior in 2011.  At 6’4″ and 210 lbs., he could play several positions.  His offer list includes Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and UCLA.

Damascus (MD) Damascus wide receiver Zach Bradshaw received a Michigan offer on Friday.  Bradshaw is a 6’3″, 205 lb. wideout with offers from Maryland, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, South Carolina, West Virginia, and several others.  As a junior in 2011, he had 35 catches for 470 yards and 11 touchdowns; 25 carries for 220 yards; and 2 punt return touchdowns.  Michigan pursued cornerback Brandon Phelps out of Damascus back in 2011, but Phelps picked Virginia instead.

Massillon (OH) Washington cornerback Gareon Conley was offered by Michigan on Thursday.  Conley is a 6’2″, 170 lb. corner who reminds me a little bit of former Michigan commit Anthony Standifer.  His only other offer so far is from Northwestern.  He attends the alma mater of former Michigan players Shawn Crable and Justin Turner.

Bastrop (TX) Bastrop cornerback Antwuan Davis was offered by Michigan last week.  He’s a 5’11”, 170 lb. cornerback who only played a portion of the 2011 season due to a stress fracture in his back.  He sat out one game with the injury, but then returned the following week, thinking it was only a muscle injury.  That might be a hint about how tough he is and how much he likes to play football.  He also has offers from Alabama, Baylor, LSU, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.

Arlington (TX) Martin running back Kyle Hicks was offered by Michigan on Thursday.  He’s a 5’10”, 170-pounder with offers from Arkansas, Baylor, TCU, Texas, and Texas A&M, among others.  As a junior in 2011, he ran the ball 212 times for 1,685 yards and 26 touchdowns.  He attends the alma mater of redshirt freshman quarterback Russell Bellomy, as well as 2012 target Devonte Fields (TCU).

Santa Monica (CA) Santa Monic wide receiver Sebastian Larue got offered by Michigan on Wednesday.  Larue is a 5’11”, 185 lb. kid with offers from Arizona State, Boise State, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and UCLA, along with a few others.  Larue is a 247 Sports’ #193 overall prospect and the #15 athlete, while he’s a Rivals 4-star and their #141 overall prospect.  He claims a 4.42 forty and scored 17 touchdowns as a junior in 2011.

Randolph (NJ) Randolph offensive guard Brendan Mahon was offered by Michigan last week.  He’s a 6’5″, 302-pounder with offers from Florida, Miami, Rutgers, West Virginia, and several others.  Mahon is an early 4-star to Rivals and the #190 player in the country,  while on 247 Sports, he’s the #9 guard nationally and a 3-star prospect.

Dallas (TX) Kimball defensive tackle Justin Manning received a Michigan offer.  He’s a 6’3″, 275 lb. kid with offers from Arizona, LSU, Miami, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UCLA, and USC, among others.  He had 43 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles despite missing four games due to a torn meniscus.  His preference would be to play the 3-tech defensive tackle spot.  Rivals ranks him as the #89 player in the country.

Upland (CA) Upland defensive end Joe Mathis was offered by Michigan on Thursday.  He’s a 6’4″, 250 lb. strongside end with offers from Arizona, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, UCLA, USC, Utah, and Washington, among others.  He was previously committed to Washington, but the coaching changes caused him to re-open his recruitment.  He made 79 tackles and 6 sacks as a junior in 2011.

Everett (MA) Everett offensive lineman John Montelus received a Michigan offer.  Montelus is a 6’5″, 295 lb. kid who looks to me like an offensive guard but is listed as a tackle.  He has offers from Connecticut, Florida, Virginia, West Virginia, and others.

Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll linebacker Yannick Ngakoue was offered by Michigan on Saturday.  He’s a 6’2″, 226 lb. linebacker who has offers from Florida State, Maryland, Rutgers, Tennessee, and West Virginia.  He had 87 tackles and 9 sacks as a junior in 2011.

Forestville (MD) Bishop McNamara offensive tackle Damian Prince, a 2014 prospect, was offered by Michigan.  He’s a 6’7″, 300 lb. sophomore who already claims offers from Iowa, Maryland, North Carolina, Rutgers, and Virginia, along with a few others.

Petaluma (CA) Casa Grande defensive end Elijah Qualls was offered by Michigan.  He’s a 6’2″, 265 lb. athlete who could play defensive line or fullback in college.  As a junior in 2011, he ran the ball 166 times for  1,139 yards and 13 touchdowns.  He also made 76 tackles and 4 sacks.  He holds offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Cal, Iowa State, Oregon State, UCLA, and Washington.

Belton (TX) Belton tight end Durham Smythe was offered by Michigan on Wednesday.  He’s a 6’6″, 230 lb. kid with a limited offer list, but it’s a list that includes Baylor, TCU, Texas, and Texas Tech, so there are some other significant programs who are after him.

Moreno Valley (CA) Rancho Verde wide receiver Demorea Stringfellow received a Michigan offer.  He’s a 6’2″, 185 lb. wideout with offers from Arizona State, Nebraska, UCLA, and Washington State. Rivals thinks he’s the #107 player in the country.

Placer (CA) Placer defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes received a Michigan offer on Tuesday.  He’s a 6’4″, 285 lb. kid whom Rivals projects as a strongside defensive end, but when you’re that size as a high school junior, you’re probably not headed for defensive end.  He’s the #21 overall player to Rivals and #44 overall to 247 Sports, although his offer list (Cal, Ole Miss, Oregon State, UCLA, Washington, Washington State) is pretty thin for being so highly ranked.

Los Angeles (CA) Loyola cornerback Cameron Walker was offered by Michigan last week.  He’s a 5’10”, 180 lb. kid with a San Diego State offer.  247 Sports ranks him as the #210 player overall and the #15 cornerback.

Tempe (AZ) Marcos De Niza cornerback Priest Willis was offered by Michigan on Thursday.  He’s 6’2″ and 200 lbs. with offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Cal, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, UCLA, USC, and Washington, along with several others.  He’s a 4-star and the nation’s #89 player to Rivals, while 247 Sports ranks him at #167 overall and the #13 cornerback.

OFF THE BOARD
Arlington (TX) Martin running back Kyle Hicks committed to Texas (see above for more info).

Dallas (TX) Jesuit wide receiver Jake Oliver committed to Texas.  Oliver is a big, 6’4″, 194 lb. kid who has caught 193 passes combined in his sophomore and junior seasons.  He was offered by the Longhorns at their junior day last weekend and committed a couple days later.

Austintown (OH) Fitch defensive end Billy Price committed to Ohio State.  The writing was on the wall when he visited Michigan for the Ohio State game at the end of the regular season and started tweeting smack talk about the Wolverines while standing on the sideline.  Here’s a hint for all the children out there: if somebody hosts you at their house, workplace, facility, etc., it’s bad form to insult them while you’re there.  An analyst whom I respect says Price is “soft” – and that was well before he committed to the Buckeyes – so hopefully that’s true and Kyle Kalis turns him into roadkill for a few years.

Dallas (TX) Bishop Dunne offensive guard Ishmael Wilson committed to Texas A&M.  He was offered by Michigan a couple weeks ago but never expressed interesting in visiting.

Voorhees (NJ) Eastern cornerback Eli Woodard committed to Ohio State.  Michigan offered him a couple weeks ago, but even then, it was assumed he would end up in Columbus.

22Nov 2011
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Visitors for the Ohio State Game

Shane Morris, Bri’onte Dunn, and Dymonte Thomas were in attendance for last week’s
victory against Nebraska and will be in town again for the Ohio State game.
(image via Twitter)

Fenton (MI) Fenton P Kenny Allen: A preferred walk-on who’s committed to Michigan.

Terre Haute (IN) North Vigo TE Calvin Blank: Blank is a 6’4″, 226 lb. prospect from the class of 2013.  He holds an offer from Toledo.

Pickerington (OH) North DE Jake Butt: Butt is a 6’6″, 220 lb. prospect from the class of 2013.  He holds offers from Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Northwestern, Purdue, and UCLA.

St. Louis (MI) Ladue Horton Watkins WR Jehu Chesson: Chesson is a 6’3″, 182-pounder who holds an offer from Michigan, along with several other BCS schools.

West Des Moines (IA) Dowling Catholic WR Amara Darboh: Darboh is a 6’2″, 180 lb. prospect who will be taking his official visit to Ann Arbor this weekend.  It has long been rumored that Darboh would probably commit to Michigan shortly after his official visit, so he’s on commitment watch.

Chicago (IL) Simeon OT Jordan Diamond: Diamond is a 6’6″, 289 lb. prospect with an impressive offer list.  His teammate Chris Bryant is a true freshman guard for the Wolverines, and Michigan held an early lead before Diamond slowed down his recruitment and visited other schools.  At this point there is no clear leader.

Canton (OH) Glenoak RB Bri’onte Dunn: Dunn is a 6’3″, 215 lb. prospect who’s current committed to Ohio State.  The potential sanctions in Columbus might be problematic for Dunn, who would fit in well in a power running offense.  The rumor mill suggests that the hiring of Urban Meyer would be a negative for Dunn, since Meyer doesn’t have much of a track record for developing backs like him.

Farmington Hills (MI) Harrison TE Devin Funchess: Funchess is committed to Michigan.

Sylvania (OH) Southview S Allen Gant: Gant is committed to Michigan.

Puyallup (WA) Puyallup OG Joshua Garnett: Garnett is a 6’5″, 275 lb. prospect with offers from all over the country.  He is friendly with Michigan commit Erik Magnuson, who has been working on Garnett to get him to Ann Arbor.

Hudson (OH) Hudson LB Ben Gedeon: Gedeon is a 6’2″, 215 lb. prospect from the class of 2013.  He holds offers from Boston College, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, and Tennessee.

Birmingham (MI) Seaholm OT Dan Gibbs: Gibbs is a 6’7″, 320 lb. prospect with offers from Ball State and Eastern Michigan.

Ann Arbor (MI) Pioneer RB Drake Johnson: Johnson is committed to Michigan.

Shaker Heights (OH) Shake Heights WR/TE De’Niro Laster: Laster is a 6’3″, 215 lb. prospect from the class of 2013.  He holds offers from Akron, Bowling Green, and Temple.

Carlsbad (CA) La Costa Canyon OT Erik Magnuson: Magnuson is committed to Michigan.

Warren (MI) De La Salle QB Shane Morris: Morris is committed to Michigan for the class of 2013.

Farmington Hills (MI) Harrison DE Mario Ojemudia: Ojemudia is committed to Michigan.

Austintown (OH) Fitch DE Billy Price: Price is a 6’4″, 280 lb. prospect from the class of 2013.  He holds offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, UCLA, and West Virginia, among others.

Cincinnati (OH) Oak Hills OG Caleb Stacey: Stacey is committed to Michigan.

Crete (IL) Crete-Monet CB Anthony Standifer: Standifer is committed to Michigan.

Alliance (OH) Marlington S Dymonte Thomas: Thomas is committed to Michigan for the class of 2013.

Toledo (OH) Central Catholic S Jayme Thompson: Thompson is a 6’2″, 184 lb. prospect from the class of 2013.  He holds offers from Bowling Green, Buffalo, and Temple.

Crete (IL) Crete-Monee WR LaQuon Treadwell: Treadwell is a 6’3″, 183 lb. prospect from the class of 2013.  He holds offers from Michigan and Notre Dame.

Peoria (IL) Manual OT Logan Tuley-Tillman: Tuley-Tillman is a 6’7″, 280 lb. prospect from the class of 2013.  He holds offers from Illinois and Indiana.

Tyrone (GA) Sandy Creek CB Shaq Wiggins: Wiggins is a 5’10”, 160 lb. prospect from the class of 2013.  He holds offers from Cincinnati, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Wake Forest, among others.

Cincinnati (OH) Sycamore TE A.J. Williams: Williams is committed to Michigan.

*Attendees are subject to change.

30Oct 2011
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Recruiting Update: October 30, 2011

Lemont (IL) Lemont OT Ethan Pocic (#77) would be a welcome replacement on the offensive line
if he plays like Michigan’s other Lemont alumnus



ADDED TO THE BOARD

Lemont (IL) Lemont OT Ethan Pocic, a 2013 prospect, was offered by Michigan.  Pocic is 6’7″, 285 lbs. and has offers from Nebraska, Notre Dame, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, among others.  Lemont is the same high school that David Molk attended, and much like Molk, Pocic doesn’t seem to like opposing defensive linemen or reporters.  His film shows him destroying various high schoolers, and he’s not very open about the recruiting process.  He’s not a bad athlete, but he’s a little less athletic than some of the other offensive tackle prospects Michigan has recruited recently.  I would slot Pocic in as a right tackle prospect.

Austintown (OH) Fitch OL/DL Billy Price, a class of 2013 player, received an offer from Michigan this past week.  Price is a 6’4″, 280 lb. strongside end prospect with offers from Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Tennessee, among others.  He looks like an absolute physical specimen with good musculature and very little bad body weight.  While some of the recruiting sites list him as a defensive end, most schools are recruiting him to play offensive line.  Fitch attends the same high school as 2012 Notre Dame commit Will Mahone, a running back that was on Michigan’s radar but whom Michigan never offered.

PURDUE VISITORS

Farmington Hills (MI) Harrison TE Devin Funchess (2012).  Committed to Michigan.  Funchess has 18 receptions for 412 yards and 4 touchdowns this season.

Sylvania (OH) Southview SS Allen Gant (2012).  Committed to Michigan.  He has 67 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 3 pass breakups, and 2 forced fumbles.

Birmingham (MI) Seaholm OT Dan Gibbs (2012).  Gibbs is a 6’7″, 320 lb. mammoth with offers from Ball State and Eastern Michigan.  He’s not athletic enough to be a contender for a scholarship offer from the Wolverines, but he could be a preferred walk-on type if he chooses.  I don’t imagine he’ll choose to pay for school instead of taking a scholarship, and he doesn’t look like someone who would be in danger of cracking the lineup at any point, anyway.  Gibbs is too stiff to be a high-level prospect.

Joliet (IL) Catholic RB Ty Isaac (2013).  Isaac already holds an offer from Michigan, in addition to Illinois, Iowa, Notre Dame, and several other schools.  Through six games this season, Isaac had 92 carries for 983 yards (10.7 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns.  Current rumblings suggest that Michigan and Notre Dame are his two early leaders, and he has made unofficial visits to both schools already.

Muskegon (MI) Muskegon RB Juwan Lewis (2012).  Nothing much has changed with Lewis, a 5’11”, 208 lb. runner with offers from Buffalo, Toledo, and Western Michigan.  He keeps hoping that Canton (OH) Glenoak RB Bri’onte Dunn sticks with his Buckeye commitment, because Lewis might be in line for an offer if the Wolverines can’t reel in another running back.

Detroit (MI) Cass Tech LB Royce Jenkins-Stone (2012).  Committed to Michigan.

Grand Blanc (MI) Grand Blanc DE Luke MacLean (2013).  MacLean hasn’t been offered by anyone other than Buffalo, but more offers are surely on the way.  I’m not sure that Michigan will go after him, but he has visited Michigan a couple times and also been to East Lansing.

Baltimore (MD) Gilman DT Henry Poggi (2013).  Every team up and down the east coast has offered Poggi already, in addition to Michigan.  He’s the son of Gilman’s head coach and already has two brothers playing FBS football, one at Duke and one at Iowa.  The 6’3″, 250 lb. Henry has been offered to play several positions, including tight end and defensive tackle.  Michigan is recruiting him as a defensive tackle.

Toledo (OH) Central Catholic FS Jayme Thompson (2013).  Thompson is a 6’2″, 182 lb. free safety prospect with a single offer, that from Bowling Green.  While the offers haven’t started flowing yet, they undoubtedly will for a kid his size and with his speed.  I would not be surprised to see Thompson earn a Michigan offer at some point, although the current roster might preclude very many offers to safeties for the 2013 class.

Springboro (OH) Springboro OG Sean Welsh (2013).  Welsh is 6’3″, 275 lbs. and has offers from Bowling Green, Ohio, and Toledo.  From the looks of his film, I think offers from Big Ten schools are bound to be coming soon.  He moves very well for a guy his size and looks like he already has pretty good strength for such a young player.